YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Explorers at Tandy Family YMCA
Explorers camp for younger children at Tandy Family YMCA, offering a variety of fun and developmental activities.
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Greater Tulsa's summer camp program, including the Explorers at Tandy Family YMCA, is a day camp offering traditional activities, swimming, and field trips. The website emphasizes a focus on character development, healthy living, and social responsibility. While not explicitly listed as ACA accredited, the YMCA is a nationally recognized non-profit organization. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention. Google reviews for the YMCA of Greater Tulsa are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the facilities and programs for children. The camp offers financial assistance to ensure accessibility for all families. Social media handles are @ymcatulsa on Instagram and ymcatulsa on Facebook, showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–7
YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Explorers at Tandy Family YMCA is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–7
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 500 S Boulder Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103
- Phone: (918) 583-9622
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Explorers at Tandy Family YMCA
- What ages does YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Explorers at Tandy Family YMCA accept?
- YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Explorers at Tandy Family YMCA is open to children ages 5–7. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Explorers at Tandy Family YMCA cost?
- YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Explorers at Tandy Family YMCA doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Explorers at Tandy Family YMCA's hours?
- YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Explorers at Tandy Family YMCA runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Explorers at Tandy Family YMCA?
- YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Explorers at Tandy Family YMCA is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Explorers at Tandy Family YMCA provide lunch?
- YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Explorers at Tandy Family YMCA does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Explorers at Tandy Family YMCA compare to other traditional day camp camps in Tulsa?
- YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Explorers at Tandy Family YMCA is one of 13 traditional day camp camps in Tulsa that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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